Injury Report: Richards - upper body

[No Fun Shogun]

Nebulous upper body injury, out tonight, no word on how long. Hopefully only a brief precaution for a nagging pain and not something serious.

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/blackhawks/post/_/id/4686491/richards-upper-body-out-against-toronto

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[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Rest for the old bones is fine by me.

 

[clydesdale line]

Probably came from that Skille high hit last night. Maybe a blessing. Hope Rozy and Hossa get a game or two off soon too.

 

[Robsker]

Probably came from that Skille high hit last night. Maybe a blessing. Hope Rozy and Hossa get a game or two off soon too.

Agreed. A systematic resting of Rozi, of Hoss, of Richards and even at times of Keith and Seabs is something I would do. Especially Rozi and Richards --- we need them with their legs come playoffs. Systematically rest these guys. Rozi should get 10-15 games off in a systematic spacing to ensure his tank has something in it come playoff time. Richards should sit strategically at least 10-12 games from here on out to ensure his ability to contribute come playoffs.

 

[Crow]

I don't think extended rest beyond a few days is helpful to any athlete, no matter how old, unless there is an actual injury, even a minor one.

 

[ChiGuySez]

Gives prospects a shot for ice time. No big loss as long as it isnt for an extended amount of time.

 

[Illinihockey]

Chris Kuc‏@ChrisKuc·8 mins8 minutes ago
Brad Richards is on the ice for #Blackhawks' morning skate but is not skating among four lines. Likely still sidelined.

 

[BobbyJet]

I don't think extended rest beyond a few days is helpful to any athlete, no matter how old, unless there is an actual injury, even a minor one.

Of course every athlete is different, but I would disagree. The NHL schedule is beyond gruelling and athletes will seldom volunteer time off. Q would be prudent to rest as many of his players as possible prior to the post season, and some more than others. Assuming they stay healthy, I'm thinking Hossa, Richards, Rozy, Oduya, Toews, Keith, Hammer, Shaw, Sharp (though he may be okay after time off due to injury) are likely candidates, and perhaps others like Kane, Versteeg, Bickell, Kruger to a lesser extent. Last season it was pretty evident that the team in general ran out of gas by the time we were in the 7th game vs LA.

 

[Robsker]

Of course every athlete is different, but I would disagree. The NHL schedule is beyond gruelling and athletes will seldom volunteer time off. Q would be prudent to rest as many of his players as possible prior to the post season, and some more than others. Assuming they stay healthy, I'm thinking Hossa, Richards, Rozy, Oduya, Toews, Keith, Hammer, Shaw, Sharp (though he may be okay after time off due to injury) are likely candidates, and perhaps others like Kane, Versteeg, Bickell, Kruger to a lesser extent. Last season it was pretty evident that the team in general ran out of gas by the time we were in the 7th game vs LA.

Absolutely agree.